One of the joys of *Stardew Valley* farming is the adorable menagerie of animals you can keep. Beyond livestock, you can have multiple pets! Here's how to expand your furry, feathered, or shelled family.
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How To Unlock Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
How To Adopt Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
How To Get Supplies for Pets in Stardew Valley
How To Unlock Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
Initially, you choose a cat or dog. While you could only have one pet per save file, the 1.6 update changed that, allowing multiple companions! To add more, you'll need to max out your current pet's friendship. This means daily care: fill their water bowl (except on rainy or snowy days) and pet them (look for the heart!). Check their friendship level in the "Animals" menu. A full friendship meter triggers a message from Marnie, opening the door to more pets. If you skipped the initial pet adoption, Marnie's message arrives at the start of Year 2.
How To Adopt Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
After receiving Marnie's email, visit her shop (9 AM - 4 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Choose the "Adopt Pets" option. You'll see a selection of 12 pet licenses: five cat variations, five dog variations, and two turtles. Each license has a cost:
| Pet License | Cost |
|---|---|
| Pet License – Brown Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Grey Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Orange Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – White Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Black Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Brown Dog w/ Blue Collar | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Brown Dog (Shepherd) | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Brown Dog w/ Red Collar | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Black and White Dog w/ Red Bandana | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Dark Brown Dog | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Green Turtle | 60,000g |
| Pet License – Purple Turtle | 500,000g |
How To Get Supplies for Pets in Stardew Valley
For each new pet, visit Robin's shop and order a Pet Bowl (5,000g and 25 Hardwood). The bowl is essential; neglecting it can lead to a runaway pet! Marnie also sells optional decorative items like doghouses and cat trees.
And that's how you build your Stardew Valley pet paradise! Check out The Escapist for more Stardew Valley guides.
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